Chef - The Angel Inn Pub

Chef – The Angel Inn

Up to £12.92 per hour plus tronc and fantastic benefits

45 hours per week, working across 5 days out of 7, including regular weekends. Based at The Angel Inn, Castle Cary.

Advert closes: Friday 23rd October 2026 at 5pm

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Seasonal ingredients, generous plates and a new kitchen to help bring to life.

Our Chef

Join the opening kitchen team at The Angel Inn, our community-led pub with rooms in the heart of Castle Cary. Working closely with our Senior Chef, you’ll prepare and cook simple, seasonal, produce-led dishes, using quality ingredients grown, made and sourced across The Newt in Somerset wherever appropriate. From preparation through to service, you’ll bring care, consistency and pride to every plate, helping a small team deliver welcoming pub hospitality.

As part of the opening team, the role will also contribute to establishing the kitchen operation and ways of working from the outset. Before starting at The Angel Inn, you’ll complete a full induction within The Newt in Somerset’s existing kitchen operations to understand our food standards, produce, processes and ways of working.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes to agreed recipes, quality, portion and presentation standards.
• Support the Senior Chef with daily preparation and service, keeping your work organised and ensuring ingredients are ready when needed.
• Receive, store and rotate ingredients correctly, supporting stock counts, waste control and the careful use of produce.
• Follow HACCP, food safety, allergen, temperature monitoring, hygiene and kitchen health and safety procedures, completing records accurately.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen, use equipment correctly and report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
• Work closely with the Senior Chef, Kitchen Porters, front-of-house team and wider Newt kitchens to support smooth service.
• Support the pre-opening kitchen set-up, including organisation, equipment familiarisation, preparation, recipe and service testing, and establishing agreed ways of working.
• Complete a full induction within The Newt in Somerset’s existing kitchen operations before starting at The Angel Inn to understand its food standards, produce, processes and ways of working.

What we can offer

A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.

• Peace of mind with Employee Life Cover, providing your nominated loved one with 2x your salary.
• Support from our Employee Assistance Programme, including unlimited 24/7 remote GP appointments for you and your family.
• Look after your wellbeing with complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pools and our exclusive benefit of 50% off Spa Treatments.
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes.
• Access to our Cycle to Work scheme, supporting wellbeing and sustainable commuting.
• Complimentary staff meal when onsite – crafted by our dedicated kitchen team, often featuring fresh produce from our estate.
• Enjoy shopping in both our shops on estate and online with 30% discount for all our colleagues and free delivery for any online purchases.
• Complimentary garden membership for The Newt and our partner gardens, including the Eden Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our colleague recognition programme – Newt Awards, with the opportunity to achieve amazing rewards, including a complimentary Hotel Stay.
• Discover exclusive perks with discounted hotel stays for staff, accompanied by a 30% discount at our restaurants.
• A team that knows how to have fun with regular team engagement activities, including Fun Squad events.
• Up to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time team.

What we are looking for

• Professional cooking experience in a pub, restaurant, hotel or comparable hospitality kitchen.
• Practical knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques, with the ability to deliver dishes consistently.
• Pride in high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and organisation.
• A calm, practical approach to busy services and changing priorities.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with a willingness to support colleagues.
• An understanding of food safety, allergen management and safe kitchen working, supported by a relevant food safety and hygiene qualification or recognised equivalent.
• Careful use of ingredients, with an appreciation of provenance and reducing waste.
• Experience with seasonal British produce, different kitchen sections or a new opening would be welcome.

Where you will be working – The Angel Inn

The Angel Inn is a community-led pub with rooms in the heart of Castle Cary, offering a relaxed and informal experience while maintaining the quality and attention to detail associated with The Newt in Somerset. The kitchen will deliver simple, seasonal and produce-led pub food, using quality ingredients and produce grown, made and sourced across The Newt estate wherever appropriate.

The food offering will combine well-executed pub dishes with generous bar snacks and smaller plates, including products from The Newt and Babylonstoren, alongside bakery goods from The Newt Bakery during the day. Working closely with the Head of Food and wider Newt kitchen teams, the kitchen will focus on consistency, provenance, sensible food costs and establishing strong food standards and ways of working from the outset.

Who We Are – The Newt in Somerset

Nestled within an expanse of rolling fields and steeped in ancient history, our luxury country estate stands as a haven of refined elegance, inviting guests to explore acres of captivating gardens, meandering pathways, and enriching exhibitions - accessible 364 days a year for our members. Our hotel extends a warm welcome, offering a home-away-from-home experience where impeccable service flourishes in an ambiance of unassuming sophistication. Beyond the estate, the Newt's essence remains tangible, with our Ecommerce teams delivering our finest products to homes, while media and membership endeavours keep them informed of our latest developments. Behind the scenes, a tapestry of talented teams - from Housekeeping to HR, Finance to Farming - collaborates harmoniously, crafting an unforgettable journey of growth, development, and innovation, where every contribution creates unparalleled experiences.

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